isn't it funny

When I was pregnant, I seemed to be able to pick out a pregnant lady from a mile away!  I would always look at their bellys and then at mine...trying to figure out how far along they might be.  Since I've had Cody, I hardly notice the pregnant ladies anymore - now all I notice are people with strollers...and they are everywhere!!

I went Christmas shopping with my mom yesterday, and Cody was in his stroller (not in his carseat) and I noticed everytime I would walk by another stroller, I would always look in and the moms walking by us would do the same thing.  Then you kind of look at each other and smile.  It's just too funny! 

Oh, and I absolutely love when people look in his stroller and tell me how cute he is!  We had quite a few lookers yesterday, and each one of them told me he was adorable.  Man do my ears love to hear that!! :)

Thanks Code Man for being such a great boy for mommy and grandma yesterday!  Let's hope the rest of our Christmas shopping trips go just as good!!

2 month check up

Cody had his two month check up on Tuesday, November 16.  Our little man weighed in a t 10 lbs. 8 oz. and was 23.5 inches long.  His weight is average and height is a little above average.  He is a long, skinny baby!  The Dr. said that he is doing great - a very healthy boy. 

Unfortunately, he also had his first round of shots at that appointment.  We were prepared though!  Cody had some baby tylenol about a half hour before his appointment.  When the nurse came in to give him the shots, I was a little nervous.  My sweet boy all happy, cuddled and warm in my arms had no idea what was about to happen to him.  (That still breaks my heart!)  The nurse gave him his first shot in his left leg.  We almost got away without any crying during that one!  Cody was such a big boy!  He had this look on his face like he wasn't quite sure what was happening to him.  He only started crying when she pulled the needle out.  He calmed down, and then it was on to the other leg for two more shots.  He was not a happy Cody, but as soon as I picked him up, he calmed down and was fine. 

They told us that he probably wouldn't be himself for a couple of days, and that he would most likely be sleepy the rest of that day.  Well, we have a strong boy!!  He was just fine!  Wasn't too sleepy, and he was his happy, sweet self again by the time we got home.  We didn't have any problems with fever and no bruising where the shots were given. 

I just pray that our next appointment at four months goes as well as this one!!

a different kind of love

A few days ago, I went to my favorite hair-man and got my hair chopped off!  I suppose that was my first real 'mom' thing to do.  While Tom was cutting my hair, we were discussing the love you feel for your child the minute they enter this world.  Then he said something that I don't agree with...he said that the love you feel for your child is more than the love you feel for your spouse. 

I love Doug with all my heart!  I absolutely do not love Cody any more than I love Doug!  The love I feel for my son is a whole different kind of love than what I feel for my husband.  I didn't think it was possible, but since having Cody my love for Doug has grown and continues to grow more and more each day.  I have always told Doug that our relationship comes before our kids.  When we have a strong, loving marriage, our children will fall into their place in the family and know that they are loved but they will also learn that they are not number one - that the world doesn't revolve around them. 

That may sound harsh to some people, but if we don't put our relationship first, how can we become great parents?  We can't be at our best if we are always putting our children before us. 

Don't get me wrong...I will do everything I possibly can to make sure my baby boy (and our future children) have the healthiest and happiest lives they can!  I think the only way I can be the best mom to my babies is to be the best wife to my husband.

Cody's 2 month Birthday!

I can't believe that today my baby boy is 2 months old!  Doug & I were talking earlier about how we can't believe that he's already 2 months!  It seems like the time has flown by, but at the same time it seems like it was so long ago that we were released from the hospital to bring our son home!

My Baby Boy and Me

Its 3 am they're all asleep
And no one's here to see
As we rock slowly back and forth
My Baby Boy and Me.

His little head is feather light
tucked up against my chin
I hold his tiny hand in mine
and stroke his baby skin.

The house about us creaks and groans
the clock hands creep around
He snuggles closer to me still
and makes his baby sounds.

I love these quiet hours so much
and cherish every one
store memories up inside my heart
for lonely nights to come.


All too soon he'll be grown up
his need for Mama gone
but until then I still have time
for kisses and for song.


Time for quiet hours like this
with him cuddled in my arms
where I wish he'd always stay
protected safe and warm.


And yet I know the day will come
when this tiny little hand
will be much bigger than my own
he'll grow to be a man.


But until then he's mine to love
with no one here to see
as we rock slowly back and forth
my baby boy and me.

Jane Triplett

Cody Douglas - You have only been in my life for 2 short months...but I cannot imagine my life without you!  I love you more than the words "I Love You" can ever express - you are my son, my first baby boy and I love you with all that I have and all that I am!  You mean the world to me, my sweet baby boy!

sweet smiles

Yesterday morning, November 11, I was up early getting ready for my day of work.  Cody was being such a good boy and was chillin' out in his swing while I took a shower.  When I got done, he started to get a little fussy, so I moved the bouncer seat into our bedroom while I put on my makeup.  When I set him down in the seat, he had a smile on his face.  I thought maybe it was just a fluke, but I got down and started talking to him...and what do ya know - he kept on smiling at me. 

I decided to finish getting ready, but kept taking breaks to see that sweet smile again!  And he kept at it!  As soon as I would get down to his level and talk to him, he would just open his mouth really wide like he was going to coo, then he would drop it down to a smile.  It was crackin' me up!  I was so excited about it. 

Here are a few pics from this morning when he was going at it again...we had a little photo shoot :)

Happy Boy!!

so excited!!



sweet little smile



crooked grin

I love his sweet smile!!





postpartum appointment

I went for my postpartum appointment two weeks ago, at 6 weeks postpartum.  I was a little nervous to go - don't ask me why!  Anyway, I just had to share what my male Dr. told me after he checked me:

"Well, everything is good as new"...now, I know that I'm not back to normal or good as new...nor will I ever be "new" again!!  Ha!  Just goes to show what a man will say!!  I'm fairly certain that had I gone to a woman Dr. she wouldn't have said that! :)

Also, at 8 weeks postpartum, I'm 5 lbs. away from pre-pregnancy weight...unfortunately, I've been there for quite a while.  BUT, I did get to start zumba again, so hopefully that will help.  Those darn pesky 5 lbs!!  At least I can fit into most of my pre-pregnancy jeans now.  Too bad I've got a little extra padding above the waistline!!

pictures

I realized the other day that I haven't posted any pictures of Cody on here since he was born!  Oh my!  Here are a few from September and October...I hope everyone enjoys them! :)

One of our first times in cloth diapers!  I love them!!  (this is a fitted with a cover)

Bath time - Cody loves this time!!

playing with his big brother at Grandma's house

Yes, I stole the blanket from the hospital...no, I did not pose him like that :)

chillin' on his boppy

More cloth dipes...this is a rump-a-rooz!  (an all-in-one dipe)

Moose!!

Yeah, just call me little Doug...I look like my daddy!